US President Donald Trump names Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff
DW News's headline. Reported by DW News, Punch, Vanguard.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Punch, US President Donald Trump has named Stephen Miller, one of his closest aides and the architect of his hardline immigration policy, as his new White House chief of staff. DW News reported that Trump said he would replace Susie Wiles in the role, days after Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections. Vanguard also reported the appointment, noting that Miller served as deputy chief of staff and senior adviser during Trump's first administration. The sources agree on the core appointment and the midterm context. The input is marked developing, and the sources do not describe any further steps.
Key points
- Punch reported that Trump has named Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff.
- DW News reported that Trump said he would replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff.
- DW News said the move came days after Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections.
- Vanguard reported that Miller served as deputy chief of staff and senior adviser in Trump's first administration.
- Punch and Vanguard both describe Miller as the architect of Trump's hardline immigration policy.
What we know
- Trump has named Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, according to Punch, DW News and Vanguard.
- Trump said he would replace Susie Wiles in the role, according to DW News.
- The appointment follows Republican losses in the midterm elections, according to DW News and Vanguard.
- Miller served as deputy chief of staff and senior adviser during Trump's first administration, according to Vanguard.
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US President Donald Trump names Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff. According to Punch, US President Donald Trump has named Stephen Miller, one of his closest aides and the architect of his hardline immigration policy, as his new White House chief of staff. DW News reported that Trump said he would replace Susie Wiles in the role, days after Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections. Vanguard also reported the appointment, noting that Miller served as deputy chief of staff and senior adviser during Trump's first administration. The sources agree on the core appointment and the midterm context. The input is marked developing, and the sources do not describe any further steps. Covered by 3 publications. DW News: US President Donald Trump names Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff. Punch: JUST IN: Trump names new chief of staff. Vanguard: Trump names Stephen Miller chief of staff after midterm losses.
Who is covering it
- DW News Germany US President Donald Trump names Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff Trump said he would be replacing Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, days after Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections. 2 h ago · Tier 2
- Punch Nigeria JUST IN: Trump names new chief of staff United States President Donald Trump has named Stephen Miller, one of his closest aides and the architect of his hardline immigration policy, as his new chief of staff. 1 h ago · Tier 3
- Vanguard Nigeria Trump names Stephen Miller chief of staff after midterm losses US President Donald Trump has appointed Stephen Miller, the architect of his hardline immigration policies, as his new chief of staff following the Republican Party’s losses in the midterm elections. Miller, who served as deputy chief of staff and senior adviser during Trump’s first administration, 1 h ago · Tier 3
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